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Local Physician Indicted in $30 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Published October 6, 2026 5:32 am • Updated October 6, 2026 5:32 am •

A 66-year-old Houston physician is accused of participating in a scheme that fraudulently billed the federal government millions of dollars for medical services that were never provided.

A 66-year-old Houston physician is accused of participating in a scheme that fraudulently billed the federal government millions of dollars for medical services that were never provided.

Source: FBI — Original report ↗

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Original source: FBI ↗